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| Shafski Member Since: 19 Jun 2023 Location: Chilterns Posts: 72   
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Hi Martin
I’ve a slick shift fitted to my Puma. No setting up, just fit and go! The gearbox becomes very “close” when fitted and took a little bit of getting used to as no more sloppy gear changes, had to be spot on precise to find the gear. Looks like you in Marlow? If that’s right, I’m 10 minutes from you, you’re welcome to pop up and compare.. so you get a sense of right/wrong (albeit Puma?) Shafski _________________________________________ 2015 110 Montalcino Red Utility “Harriet” https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic88791.html https://www.defender2.net/forum/post1025843.html#1025843 |
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14th Feb 2024 7:15am |
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| ashtrans Site Sponsor Member Since: 08 Nov 2008 Location: Harpenden Posts: 254
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I’ve just fitted a rebuilt gearbox to my Defender, the third and fourth shifts are not very good. Why? Most rebuilt gearboxes, including ours, come without the “turret”. This is the part that the gearstick bolts to. If you pull back the rubber boot on the turret you will reveal two large springs and two adjuster screws and locknuts. The role of these springs and screws is to set the rest position of the gearstick when you let go of it and is referred to as the 3/4 bias setting. When you fit a new gearbox this can sometimes need adjusting to agree with the selector shafts to ensure a clean gearshift. Firstly you need to work out which way to adjust it, to do this drive the vehicle but when shifting into 3 and 4 instead of letting the gearstick go where it wants to go try holding it a little to the left then a little to the right, one way or the other it will drop in nicer. When you have worked this out you can adjust the screws the springs are resting on to lean the stick left or right until it shifts better. Dave |
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14th Feb 2024 8:05am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084  
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How to adjust the bias springs
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14th Feb 2024 1:00pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2079 
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You will be chasing your own tail if the turret is worn. They are cheap to replace.
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. |
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14th Feb 2024 3:00pm |
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